Hail in Ellsworth County, KS
Hail turns up in Ellsworth County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Ellsworth County since 2025, the largest 2.7″ (tennis ball) on June 9, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 10, 2026.
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About Ellsworth County, KS
Ellsworth County sits in the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, a country of sandstone buttes and rolling rangeland along the Smoky Hill River. Late-spring storms building along surface boundaries in the central plains can turn severe, with the strongest dropping hail toward tennis ball size. The Wichita (KICT) radar watches from about 83 miles to the southeast, distant enough that its beam reads the upper parts of a storm more reliably than features near the ground.
The hail record for Ellsworth County, KS
Ellsworth County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 13 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 9 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Most confirmed hail in Ellsworth County falls between spring and early summer, with May the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Ellsworth County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Ellsworth County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Ellsworth County?
Radar confirmed 2.7-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on June 9, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Ellsworth County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Ellsworth County, 9 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Ellsworth County this year?
Ellsworth County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Ellsworth County in 2026?
Yes, 9 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 10, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Ellsworth County, KS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Ellsworth County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.